This cocktail, Diaspora, aims to celebrate Liberia’s shared history and diverse cultures: the Continental, African-American and Caribbean vibrant traditions. Each ingredient has been chosen for its cultural significance and flavor profile, creating a delicious and meaningful drink. 2 oz Palm Wine or Liberian White Rum (Sangar) 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 oz Sorrel (Hibiscus)...
The legend says that one day a Sailor was looking for the perfect beverage to attenuate his thirst after days sailing away. He finally found the perfect elixir but when he started to drink, he just couldn’t stop. The elixir became water for him. Since then he was called the “Drunken Sailor”. 2 oz Seaside...
Meet, Audre. A tipple born from a collaboration with my close friend, and powerhouse of a social media manager/photographer Mona. Attached to this spiced libation is a poem from her days touring North America as a spoken word poet and finding her black identity in her own way. A libation as unique as her, and...
As Espresso Martini fever was growing circa 2022, a guest at Drink in Boston wanted a dessert cocktail that was coffee flavored and I came up with this Flip on the fly. I utilized Borghetti Espresso Liqueur and Averna from our house Espresso Martini recipe and the Benedictine, egg, and nutmeg garnish from the century-old...
I present to you a recipe taken from my series of cinema-inspired cocktail photos called Ius Memoria. The Black Death cocktail is directly inspired by the film The Seventh Seal from Ingmar Bergman. The loss of innocence, faith in God and the questions that the film raises. It includes Italian brandy, lingonberry liqueur, red wine...
This cocktail I created during my stay at the fine dining Animalón in Ensenada Valle de Guadalupe. It was inspired by my favourite distillates: Strega liquor and Gin Condesa from Mexico City for having their mystical and magical aspects with all their botanicals and the idea that they’re created by witches from different parts of...
A great cocktail segue from fall to winter. Very outdoorsy using the Spruce Tip Vodka with cranberry, cinnamon and rosemary. 1.5 oz Manns Spruce Tip Vodka 1 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup* 0.75 oz Cranberry Juice 0.75 oz Lime Juice Ginger beer Put all ingredients except for Ginger beer in shaker tin. Add ice and shake...
SLC Punch is a distinctive cocktail that embraces the earthy essence of avocado leaves infused into coconut milk that is used to clarify it, lending it a unique and captivating character. The robust and warm tones of Flor de Caña 12-year-old Rum find harmony with the citrusy infusion of lime leaves. Complementing this blend, the...
A nostalgic name of a famous book. Curious George brings a dynamic flavor to a Mint Julep riff with dark rum, bourbon, Banane Du Bresíl, and Demerara syrup. This drink has an evaluation of flavor as it dilutes. 1oz Plantation Dark Rum 1oz Old Forester 86 0.5 oz Banane Du Bresil 0.25 oz Demerara syrup...
Inspired by ingredients from a local Latin food store. Mi Tienda Latina always has something interesting in store. Tamarind, El Salvadorian cinnamon, ginger, and fennel seed wrapped around a cranberry shrub, additionally añejo tequila, fresh lime, and saffron liqueur. The delivery of tamarind is a surprise. 1.5 oz Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila 0.5 oz Kinsip...
